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Shake For Me Rhythm 2

Anthony — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:33:47 +0000

This is a followup to the previous lesson called "Shake For Me Rhythm". In this lesson I explain how to play this same rhythm pattern with a slightly more minor, aggressive feel.

Shake For Me Rhythm

Anthony — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:04:47 +0000

This guitar lesson teaching a common blues rhythm pattern that's used by songs like Rockin Daddy and Shake For Me. The notes of the rhythm are simple, but the timing is a bit more difficult to nail.

Gear

Guitar
Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Strat, Belltone Pickups, D'addario EXL115 Strings
Pedals
Boss GE-7 EQ, wide boost at 800hz, overall volume boost
Amp
Samamp VAC23

Major/Minor Root Notes

Anthony — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:08:09 +0000

A simple lesson explaining how major and minor songs affect how you set up the 5 Essential Boxes for soloing.

Turn Licks Into Drills

Anthony — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:10:22 +0000

When you encounter a difficult lick, don't just power on through it and move on. Find the trouble spots, and create a small, repeating drill, and do it over, and over, until you've worked out the rough spots. Tabs for the drill are below the video.

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You Could Be Great

Anthony — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:45:19 +0000

Everyone has a different potential, the question is, will you reach yours, or will you stop improving? In this lesson I talk about 3 things that will keep you from reaching your potential.

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Box 1 Phrasing Lesson

Anthony — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:07:46 +0000

Whether you know it or not, there's a chance that your playing is boring. Especially if you're sticking to the same minor pentatonic scale licks that everyone learns. And even more so if you're ending all your licks on the root note of the I chord.

In this lesson I show you 3 notes inside of 'Box 1', that you're already playing over, that can make your playing more musical, and improve your phrasing. You just have to know how and when to use them.

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SRV Missing Bend

Anthony — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:41:55 +0000

A short lesson about a bend that Stevie did at a very specific point in his playing. Some player miss this bend, but it's really easy for you to incorporate into your own playing.

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Tone And Picking With Fingers

Anthony — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:53:35 +0000

A quick video demonstrating how picking with your fingers can affect your tone, giving it a more rounded sound, with less sharp attack than with a pick. The reference for this lesson is a portion of the Texas Flood performance by Stevie Ray Vaughan during Live at El Mocambo

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Mixing Chords And Licks - Parts 1 & 2

Anthony — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:50:32 +0000

Here are two quick lessons that I uploaded to the StevieSnacks facebook page a few weeks ago. The topic is on mixing chords with licks as you solo. Be sure to visit the Facebook page and become a fan to see these videos as they come out!

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Picking Location And Tone

Anthony — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:43:24 +0000

A short lesson on how your picking location affects the 'roundness' of your notes.